Chana Roberts

India successfully tests Agni-5 ballistic missile

India successfully tests updated Agni-5 missile, firing it from mobile launch pad, as Netanyahu visits the country.

Education Minister: I shouldn't have called rabbi 'impertinent'

Education Minister Naftali Bennett apologizes for calling Tzfat's Rabbi Eliyahu 'impertinent,' says IDF is working to fix its issues.

Abbas threatens war over Jerusalem

Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas says US President Trump 'provoked millions of Muslims' by recognizing Jerusalem, threatens war.

Israel prepares for rain and storms

Thunderstorms, rain, and snow expected towards end of week.

US Ambassador: Terror victim 'epitomized' dedication to Israel

Amb. David Friedman sends letter of condolences to terror victim Raziel Shevach's widow and orphans, hints he will visit in person.

Will Israel ban tobacco advertisements?

In preliminary reading, Knesset approves bill to ban tobacco and cigarette advertisements.

Jews killed in Costa Rica plane crash identified

Remains of 9 Jews out of 12 people killed in Costa Rica plane crash 2 weeks ago identified. Bodies to be flown today for Jewish burial.

Report: Netanyahu offered PA the Sinai instead of 'West Bank'

Former US officials say PM Netanyahu offered Palestinian Authority a state in northern Sinai in exchange for annexation of Judea, Samaria.

US Ambassador: Hamas praises the killers

US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman points out that Hamas praises terrorists, Palestinian Authority rewards them financially.

Revolutionary: 28 minutes from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv

Transportation Minister Katz says long-awaited express train connecting Jerusalem and Tel Aviv will be ready before Pesach.

'We cannot expect America to be more righteous than we are'

Head of terror victim group discusses Defense Ministry memorandum aiming to curtail PA funding of terror. 'Less money means less terrorism.'

Report: US mulling 'limited strike' on North Korea

US officials discuss military strike on North Korea as North Korean and South Korean representatives meet for first time in over two years.

Will Israeli elementary schools run holiday programs?

Education Minister, Finance Minister, present 'holiday school' plan for preschoolers and elementary students.

'Bomb cyclone' brings deaths and damage to East Coast

Twenty-two people die due to severe weather, US National Weather Service expects weather to warm in coming days.

Egyptian officer: Ramallah can be Palestinian state's capital

NY Times reports Egyptian intelligence officer encouraged talk shows to support US Pres. Trump's recognition of Jerusalem.

Russia: US demand for UN meeting on Iran is 'destructive'

US Amb. Nikki Haley calls on UN to stand with the people of Iran, as Russia's Foreign Minister Ryabkov says involvement is 'destructive.'

Druze firefighter risks his life to save Torah scroll

Druze firefigher Wiam Nevoani jumps into flames to save a Torah scroll from a burning Nahariya synagogue.

Rain and storms in Israel, with snow on Mount Hermon

Kinneret rises 2 centimeters as storm rages through Israel, bringing cold, rain, and a high chance of flooding.

'We need to see facts on the ground'

Jerusalem Councilman Aryeh King speaks about the approval of the United J'lem Law and its message. 'After talking, we need to see building.'

Israel faces stormy weekend, with chance of flooding

Israel warns: Storms, winds, may cause flooding and damage.

'I'm going via the wing'

Ryanair passenger exits plane via emergency exit, sits on wing while waiting to disembark.

Thousands to celebrate Tu B’Shvat with fruits of Judea, Samaria

Thousands of Israel supporters worldwide receive packages with fruits for Tu B’Shvat and other products from Judea and Samaria.

MK Glick: Don't turn my wife's funeral into an argument

MK Yehuda Glick asks that public increase love, avoid turning Yaffa Glick's funeral into an argument.

New Jersey town rescinds law 'banning haredim' from local parks

New Jersey Attorney General sues Mahwah for ordinance banning non-locals from using municipal playgrounds.

Kinneret's water level rises one centimeter

Mount Hermon closes to visitors as rain and snow fall in Israel's north.

Pizzeria customer pays over $5K for Facebook defamation

Israeli woman shames pizzeria on Facebook, judge slaps her with fine and both sides' court fees.

Who closed Ahed Tamimi's Twitter account?

Supporters of female terrorist Ahed Tamimi claim her account was closed at 'Zionists' behest.'

Son of Mumbai terror victims to accompany PM Netanyahu to India

Moshe Holtzberg and his grandfather will accompany PM Netanyahu on a January trip to India, reports say.

North Korean soldier found to have anthrax antibodies

New reports say North Korean soldier was either exposed to or vaccinated against anthrax, raising concerns of biological weapons program.

Terrorist convicted of 3 counts of murder for Halamish massacre

Court convicts terrorist who murdered three members of the Salomon family, prosecution demands four life sentences.

Park and go: This is how Arabs took over private Jewish land

Arabs open illegal and dangerous parking lot, expand onto private Jewish land, authorities turn a blind eye.

Winter's finally here: Week starts off with rain - and snow

Israel receives two days of much-needed rain as meteorologists predict another dry winter.

Tunisia bans Emirates airlines after women refused passage

Tunisia bans Emirates airline after women were prevented from boarding their flights.

India: 33 dead after bus falls from bridge

Young driver tries to overtake another vehicle, plunging his bus off a bridge and into the river.

Likud minister: Moshe Ya'alon is trampling the rule of law

Tourism Minister Levin slams former Defense Minister Ya'alon, says he is not 'prosecutor, judge, and executor.'

Australia: 19 injured in suspected ramming attack

Car rams into crowd of pedestrians at busy intersection in Melbourne. Driver arrested.

The unseen danger: How many Israelis die from air pollution?

Health report shows children consume pesticides while eating fruits and vegetables, Israel's desalinated water lacks magnesium and iodine.

Ramallah terrorist planned to carry out suicide attack

Terrorist stabs IDF soldier near Ramallah, authorities say he planned to carry out suicide attack near Israeli soldiers.

'Green' community center lets participants run the show

At a non-denominational Jewish center in Ferndale, Michigan, Chabad directors step back to allow residents a free hand in deciding programs.

Chief Rabbi of Israel visits victim of bus station attack

Chief Rabbi David Lau visits 46-year-old terror-stabbing victim in Jerusalem hospital.